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How do I fix my shortcuts showing up as .url files or without an icon?

Simply set the shortcut to open in "Internet Browser".

  1. Right click the shortcut and click Choose another app under Open With...

    The Open With context menu

    If there is no Open With... menu, double click the shortcut instead.

  2. Choose Internet Browser and tick Always use this app to open .url files

    The Open With menu for a .url file

  3. Press OK

  1. Right click the shortcut and click Choose another app under Open With...

    If there is no Open With... menu, double click the shortcut instead.

  2. Choose Internet Browser and click Always